AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.016(b)(3) Foreign object debris control programme

• ED Decision 2021/003/R found in: Aerodromes (139/2014) Part-ADR.AR Part-ADR.OR Part-ADR.OPS CS-ADR-DSN CS-HPT-DSN (Jun 2023)

AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.016(b)(3) Foreign object debris control programme ED Decision 2021/003/R FOD DETECTION, REMOVAL, CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL (a) The aerodrome operator should include the procedures for FOD detection in the aerodrome manual. The procedures should, where necessary, be coordinated with the air traffic services provider and should: (1) ensure that FOD detection is part of the established inspection schedule of the movement area, and that: (i) periodic FOD inspections on foot are carried out to increase the effectiveness of detection, and to inspect areas inaccessible by vehicle (such as grass areas); (ii) additional inspections are carried out: (A) in construction areas; (B) immediately after any aircraft or vehicle accident or incident; (C) following any material spill; (D) during, and after, extreme weather events (e.g. excessive heat, freeze and thaw periods, following a significant storm, etc.); (2) ensure that an inspection of an aircraft stand is carried out prior to the arrival and departure of an aircraft, in order to detect and remove any FOD present; (3) ensure that cabin waste is properly secured and removed from the aircraft, and any waste from aircraft maintenance activities is removed upon completion of the activities; (4) ensure that FOD detection is performed in a timely manner and that it includes the identification of the FOD source and its location; (5) ensure that aerodrome personnel are notified to remove detected FOD from the manoeuvring area, and describe how the air traffic services provider is notified to take appropriate action; (6) describe clearly when runway or taxiway operations have to be suspended, and the coordination required with the air traffic services provider; (7) ensure that FOD is removed as soon as possible after detection. FOD removal should be included in the tasks of all personnel operating on the aerodrome; and (8) describe the actions required to notify aircraft operators of any aircraft parts identified. (b) The aerodrome operator should provide designated FOD containers and ensure that they are: (1) visibly placed on the apron and other areas, for the storage of debris; (2) well marked, easy to identify and access, properly secured, and frequently emptied. AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.016(b)(3) Foreign object debris control programme ED Decision 2021/003/R FOD DETECTION, REMOVAL, CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL (a) The aerodrome operator should include the procedures for FOD detection in the aerodrome manual. The procedures should, where necessary, be coordinated with the air traffic services provider and should: (1) ensure that FOD detection is part of the established inspection schedule of the movement area, and that: (i) periodic FOD inspections on foot are carried out to increase the effectiveness of detection, and to inspect areas inaccessible by vehicle (such as grass areas); (ii) additional inspections are carried out: (A) in construction areas; (B) immediately after any aircraft or vehicle accident or incident; (C) following any material spill; (D) during, and after, extreme weather events (e.g. excessive heat, freeze and thaw periods, following a significant storm, etc.); (2) ensure that an inspection of an aircraft stand is carried out prior to the arrival and departure of an aircraft, in order to detect and remove any FOD present; (3) ensure that cabin waste is properly secured and removed from the aircraft, and any waste from aircraft maintenance activities is removed upon completion of the activities; (4) ensure that FOD detection is performed in a timely manner and that it includes the identification of the FOD source and its location; (5) ensure that aerodrome personnel are notified to remove detected FOD from the manoeuvring area, and describe how the air traffic services provider is notified to take appropriate action; (6) describe clearly when runway or taxiway operations have to be suspended, and the coordination required with the air traffic services provider; (7) ensure that FOD is removed as soon as possible after detection. FOD removal should be included in the tasks of all personnel operating on the aerodrome; and (8) describe the actions required to notify aircraft operators of any aircraft parts identified. (b) The aerodrome operator should provide designated FOD containers and ensure that they are: (1) visibly placed on the apron and other areas, for the storage of debris; (2) well marked, easy to identify and access, properly secured, and frequently emptied. ##### AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.016(b)(3) Foreign object debris control programme *ED Decision 2021/003/R* **FOD DETECTION, REMOVAL, CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL** (a) The aerodrome operator should include the procedures for FOD detection in the aerodrome manual. The procedures should, where necessary, be coordinated with the air traffic services provider and should: (1) ensure that FOD detection is part of the established inspection schedule of the movement area, and that: (i) periodic FOD inspections on foot are carried out to increase the effectiveness of detection, and to inspect areas inaccessible by vehicle (such as grass areas); (ii) additional inspections are carried out: (A) in construction areas; (B) immediately after any aircraft or vehicle accident or incident; (C) following any material spill; (D) during, and after, extreme weather events (e.g. excessive heat, freeze and thaw periods, following a significant storm, etc.); (2) ensure that an inspection of an aircraft stand is carried out prior to the arrival and departure of an aircraft, in order to detect and remove any FOD present; (3) ensure that cabin waste is properly secured and removed from the aircraft, and any waste from aircraft maintenance activities is removed upon completion of the activities; (4) ensure that FOD detection is performed in a timely manner and that it includes the identification of the FOD source and its location; (5) ensure that aerodrome personnel are notified to remove detected FOD from the manoeuvring area, and describe how the air traffic services provider is notified to take appropriate action; (6) describe clearly when runway or taxiway operations have to be suspended, and the coordination required with the air traffic services provider; (7) ensure that FOD is removed as soon as possible after detection. FOD removal should be included in the tasks of all personnel operating on the aerodrome; and (8) describe the actions required to notify aircraft operators of any aircraft parts identified. (b) The aerodrome operator should provide designated FOD containers and ensure that they are: (1) visibly placed on the apron and other areas, for the storage of debris; (2) well marked, easy to identify and access, properly secured, and frequently emptied.